NEIGHBORHOOD BIRD PROJECT Toby Ross, Seattle Audubon Society, Science Manager C.J. Battey,...
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NEIGHBORHOOD BIRD PROJECT Toby Ross, Seattle Audubon Society, Science Manager C.J. Battey, University of Washington Dept. of Biology & Burke Museum, Graduate Student
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NEIGHBORHOOD BIRD PROJECT
Toby Ross, Seattle Audubon Society, Science ManagerC.J. Battey, University of Washington Dept. of Biology & Burke
Museum, Graduate Student
HISTORY
1994Carkeek
Park
Discovery Park
Golden Gardens
Magnuson Park
What are the trends in avian
diversity & abundance
?
What has been the impact of habitat
restoration activities?
Provide recommenda
tions for future
restoration efforts.
CONCLUSIONS1. NBP data was successful, and cost-
effective, in recording broad-scale trends in avian diversity and abundance in Seattle City Parks.
2. Grounds for cautious optimism as to the status of avian communities in Seattle City Parks.• Invasive and human-associated species
in decline.• Riparian birds, woodpeckers, and
warblers increasing or holding steady.
Photo courtesy of Greg Lavaty
RECOMMENDATIONS1. Need for continued monitoring and
adaptive management across the parks.• Neighborhood Bird Project
2. Methodological recommendations• Sampling protocols• Survey training practices• Point locations
[email protected] Ross, Seattle Audubon Society, Science Manager
